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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

FUCK IT. Let's give away 3 more signed paperbacks of my latest novel, each with fab linoprint bookmarks, made by my mum Jo. Repost & reply to enter! You might like it if you like: Folkloric creatures Old records Intricate psychedelic stories The idea of circular time All shares much-appreciated!

My latest novel Everything Will Swallow You, next to the sea, where some of it takes place.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

while scaling dread and atmosphere makes THIS BLOOD RUNS DEEP, a suspenseful page-turning read that fans of YA supernatural horror will enjoy. I’m looking forward to reading what K. Reed does next after this fabulous debut. #booksky #indyauthor #YA #Horror #Supernatural

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

"The dying towns out in the boonies wring everything out of the inhabitants until there’s nothing left, leaving a trail of hollowed shells with unblinking eyes and the lingering stench of cigarette smoke.” Though treading through familiar tropes, Reed’s stand out execution of a rural murder mystery

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

No way I can compete with the major poetry publishers who get collections stocked by bricks-and-mortar bookshops But I do have word of mouth and all you wonderful people here on Bluesky, pushing the numbers of readers of Whatever You Do, Just Don't far beyond the sales of the big boys. Thank you!

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Yes. This is my bone of contention with Netflix waiting 2+ years for 2nd seasons thus ruining fanbases for great series. When the numbers don’t hit, they cancel the show. Network TV has been doing this for decades...yet they try to reinvent the wheel. Too much content lacking specificity.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Leave it to Netflix to continually botch 2nd season launches. Part 2 of One Hundred Years of Solitude is one of the best book adaptations I’ve ever watched. Visually stunning, powerhouse acting. Kudos to the writers in tailoring a very complicated novel for the screen. #booksky #Netflix

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Cynthia Pelayo @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who has read SOMETHING FOLLOWED US HOME thus far, shared your thoughts about it and recommended it. Thanks especially to espookytales ❤️ It’s available Tuesday, September 29th. We’ll welcome the ghosts home then.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Bluesky is low-key, but has a rabid book loving community. So I hope you consider promoting your work more often.Your personal post caught my attention and because of that, your book is now on my radar.😊

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I'm a writer also and try my level best to do what I can until the dust settles from this upheaval. IMO, I see publishing titans pivoting to literary “scouts” to find self-pub gems to snap up for further development as agents struggle to make a living full time. Self/Indie publishing is the future.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Book lovers, you can support authors by writing reviews, especially Indie authors who do not have the reach and support of a traditional publisher. Reviews go a long way! #booksky #writingcommunity #books

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I added your book to my queue. Sounds right up my alley. Keep sharing and pushing your book. sometimes it takes a while to get traction so don’t give up. Believe in your work. This is the first time I caught it in my feed and book lovers i know here are always looking for new indie books.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Choosing agency and advocating for yourself instead of waiting for others to get on board is the best thing you can do for your work and career. Kudos to you!

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"By the end of the year, I had over five hundred pages on the kitchen counter.That pile of paper was something I could not name. It looked like a manuscript." An excerpt from Storytelling: A Writing Life by Isabel Allende. #writingcommunity #authorsky #booksky lithub.com/isabel-allen...

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Isabel Allende on Finding the Freedom to Write

This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. On January 8, 1981, I started writing a letter to my grandfather, who was dying in Chile. My original idea was to let him …

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

You are filling a vital void that the publishers shrug at...for now. This will shift eventually as more authors pivot into and dominate indie spaces, only then will they start paying serious attention for missed $$$. But you'll be far ahead of the curve with your reputation. Keep on keeping on.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Most of his old crew members have left the industry as jobs vanished." How depressing sitting in a room with only computers creating “art.” Yeah, it's cheap, possibly profitable, but in time folks will tune out faster than they tuned in. The human element is essential in any art form. #filmmaking

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

“Ma misses filmmaking the way he first learned it. At a human shoot, the actors, cinematographers, and lighting crews brought their own artistic contribution, he said. “It felt like a chemical reaction was happening. It sparked subtle, accidental creativity.” restofworld.org/2026/global-...

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The real AI economy is being built by ordinary people

Far from Silicon Valley pitch decks, workers across Asia and Africa are bypassing tech industry hype to quietly rewire their daily jobs — one prompt, workflow, and local problem at a time.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I love this. I’m going to show this to my book club at our next meeting.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Mallory Matsumoto offers a rich exploration into the myths of the Ancient Maya. #booksky #mythology #history

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

“…myths about the Maya are often sold as entertainment, but they reinforce xenophobic and racist narratives by suggesting that Indigenous peoples could not have created such sophisticated civilizations without outside intervention.” The newest entry in the mythology series from Thames & Hudson,

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

If you’re feeling pessimistic about where our country is headed, read Sharon McMahon’s excellent, “The Small and the Mighty.” Through her immersive storytelling, she gives us little known history lessons about regular Americans who changed this country for the better. #booksky #bookclub #books

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Wait...something's missing. Ahh, yes...the 666.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dolly, a modern-day saint to literacy and the power of the written word. A true patron to all storytellers. What an incomparable legacy she leaves behind and we are all the more richer for it. We should all lean into her example of a good human. #booksky #writingcommunity imaginationlibrary.com

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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library | USA, UK, IE, CA, AU

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas.

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Alethea Kontis, Witch 🖤 @aletheakontis.com · 23/08/2026

I hadn't done a Goodreads giveaway since it became a paid service, but they've really streamlined the process. It cost ~$100 to giveaway 100 ebooks, and most of the work was done on their end. I feel like I got more reach with this than all my posting on social media in the last 3 months. #Booksky

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Look at my beautiful books 😍 You know you want these beautiful books to be in your collection! 👀 Available on Itchio and elsewhere, just follow my link ⬇️ linktr.ee/rjcrunden [ #booksky | #writesky ]

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A year ago today, I flew to Oakland to adopt this blind cat from K911rescue. Once I saw his personality come out, I named him Bilbo. He's funny, loving and so loyal. He never leaves my side. If you're looking to adopt, please consider a special needs pet. They have so much love to give and live very

A black and white tuxedo blind cat is sitting in a drawer facing the camera.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Excellent article. Going forward, I can see this becoming the standard for editors working with “writers” who use extensive AI in their work in order to legally protect themselves.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Unfortunately, it’s only going to get worse. A new cottage cheese industry much like what happened in screenwriting back in the aughts. I’m starting to see more agents offer their “editorial services” to supplement their income.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Continuing the discussion from my previous post. Parker makes excellent points why real writers have nothing to fear vs "writers" who use AI. #booksky #Authorsky #writingcommunity How Will You Prove You Didn't Use AI To Write Your Novel? parkerpeevyhouse.substack.com/p/how-to-pro...

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How Will You Prove You Didn't Use AI To Write Your Novel?

Why I think fears over false accusations are overblown

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Your best defense against these kind of accusations is to save every single draft of your work, all notes, etc. etc. nevertheless, the pieces of the puzzle to this snowballing story make no sense.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Whether true or not, AI allegations hit BIPOC writers disproportionately harder and more viciously than white counterparts. In other words, business as usual. #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity www.theroot.com/how-an-ai-ac...

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Black Author’s $2M Book Deal Canceled Over AI Doubts

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

“Instead of making average stuff for average people, make something specific for people who want that.” - Seth Godin Hear, hear, storytellers. Keep going. If a roadblock pops up, create a detour around it. Have faith in the story you're writing. #authorsky #booksky #writingcommunity

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s share books and boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. This slice of mayhem takes you into the middle of a storm and then…well, then things get worse. In a good way. Anyway, it’s only $12! www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316...

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

It’s that time of year again: here are some of the books I’ve enjoyed this summer. If you’ve read any good ones, let me know!

Barack Obama's 2026 Summer Reading List:

Kin by Tayari Jones
The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout
A World Appears by Michael Pollan
Whistler by Ann Patchett
This Land is Your Land by Beverly Gage
Vigil by George Saunders
One Sun Only by Camille Bordas
Seek Immediate Shelter by Vincent Yu
Data Empire by Roopika Risam
Transcription by Ben Lerner
Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

"The power to destroy a thing is the absolute control over it." DUNE, Frank Herbert. #Booksky #authorsky #Writingcommunity #books A message to the ruling class, this insatiable lust for world domination comes with a lofty price. The rage of the meek is a potent fuel. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8tgkywF/

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7/27: Ai Companies have been shredding original physical copies of rare books by the millions to use as training data… this is Orwell’s 1984 in action. #ai #breakingnews #booktok #technews #news

TikTok video by darrenfrancisfinance

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Holly 🇺🇸🦅 @msdesignerlady.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

For anyone who needs encouragement this is precisely how to fight fascism! #SheShed #ImpeachIndictRemove

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I do this too. It gives my brain a break from all the ugliness of the world. I learn something new and it uplifts my spirits. Pivoting to books instead of social media will save your mental health.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

He's not smart enough to be the anti-christ.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Self-published debut author to world-wide best seller. Oprah’s interview with Allen Levi , writer of Theo of Golden is not only inspiring , it’s a bear hug of deep feels. Adding it to my read list. #booksky #authors #writers #writingcommunity youtu.be/pYGspxTSiNg?...

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Why 'Theo of Golden' Has Touched Millions of Readers with Allen Levi and Oprah

YouTube video by Oprah

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Delilah S. Dawson @delilahsdawson.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

A fun publishing fact: If you go to buy an author's book and the paperback is $24.99, chances are that it is print on demand-- because it is out of print-- and it will be a weird size with weird paper, and this is not the author's choice or fault. This is how publishers avoid giving our rights back.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

coming until their last gasp on this earth. Thank you, Virigina, for sharing your story. I will encourage as many people as I can to read it too. May you find peace in death that eluded you in life. #booksky #bookclub #epstein

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

repulsive ilk will never get justice in the most traditional sense even as it plays out in the courts. However, they will receive something far more powerful. No one can escape divine vengeance. For sooner or later, the scales must come to balance and that debt will be paid in a way they won’t see

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

“When you’re fighting for survival, you don’t process trauma; you bury it.” Nobody’s Girl was excruciating to read at times. Virginia’s troubled life may have ended tragically, but her brutal honesty, courage and her dogged pursuit for justice has my deep admiration.The victims of Epstein and his

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Currently reading. I’ve had to put it down a few times as I vacillate between rage and dolor. She was failed at every turn by all the people who supposedly loved her. Review forthcoming…. #booksky #books #memoir

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

So far impressed with Season3 of #Houseofthedragon. Episodes have regained their rhythm compared to Season 2's stagnancy. Characters have more agency whilst moving plot forward to the inevitable endgame. Kudos to #RyanCondal and his team. JamesNorton is a delicious villain. I’m full vested again.

Picture of Actor James Norton staring bloody daggers at his enemy while casually sitting in a chair.

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@br0wnson @visualc0mfort.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Mitch McConnell is getting more health care privacy as a corpse than women seeking reproductive care

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pilot @pilotv.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

it's very cool that i (and many many of my talented friends) had to leave journalism in order to consistently pay my rent and now it's full of people who actually hate writing

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Some of the most beautiful writing I’ve ever read were in stories that bored me to sleep. No matter the genre, it’s a delicate dance serving both story and literary prowess.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Having had skin in the game, H-town is a different beast than publishing. Don’t know what went down, but not surprised. Once you sell the film rights, the director and studio has the final say. I wish her well and hope the film is a success. #booksky #authors #writers deadline.com/2026/07/chil...

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'Children of Blood & Bone' Author "Will Not Watch" Film Adaptation

As Tomi Adeyemi's 2018 YA novel makes its way to the big screen, she has no plans to watch the first film adaptation of her work.

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Yvette Bou @yvettebou.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

They graduate knowing nothing, cognitive skills nonexistent due to dependence on machines to think for them therefore ripe for manipulation and domination by insidious forces. Hmm, wonder if they ever read DUNE. #NOAI #ANTI-AI #booksky futurism.com/artificial-i...

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Brown University Professor Horrified to Discover Largest AI Cheating Scandal in Ivy League History

Brown University professor Roberto Serrano says he has detected what appears to be the largest AI cheating scandal in Ivy League history.

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